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zidovudine · Medicine question

How much maltitol does 10 ml of zidovudine (Retrovir) oral solution contain?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Each 10 ml of zidovudine (Retrovir) oral solution contains 6.4 g of maltitol.

Sources for this answer

Retrovir 100 mg/10 ml, oral solutionViiV Healthcare UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §2 Qualitative and quantitative composition · Version 30Document updated 15 October 2024

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